Japan Info Swap Blog

For anyone who likes birds, plants and animals but isn’t into the whole dirty and bug-infested wilderness thing, there are a variety of places in Japan where you can take in “nature” without lathering up in DEET.

If you’re in Kobe, a great option is Kobe Animal Kingdom. It was created by Japanese botanist and collector Kamo Mototeru, who is known for having created several bird and flower theme parks.

However, the business was sold a few years ago to …